Chemistry

The Division of Continuing Studies offers the Bachelor of General Studies degree with an area of concentration in chemistry.

Required:

CHEM 1180, 1184, 1190, 1194	General	8 hrs
CHEM 2250, 2260, 2274	Organic	8 hrs
CHEM 2400, 2404	Quantitative	4 hrs
CHEM 2500	Inorganic	3 hrs
CHEM 3350, 3354, 3360, 3364	Physical	8 hrs
CHEM 3414	Instrumental	1 hr
PHYS 1110, 1154, 1120, 1164	General	8 hrs
MATH 1950, 1960	Calculus	10 hrs

Additional Information:
Students need to check course prerequisites well in advance. Knowledge of computer programming is strongly recommended.

Students must be able to attend day classes in order to complete this area of concentration.

Career Information:
An area of concentration in chemistry will provide students with knowledge of and investigation in the composition, properties, and transformation of substances and matter. Chemistry students use math, theory, and experimentation to study substances and matter. They may find careers in research, education, environmental agencies, food processing, industrial health and safety, natural resources, product development, forensics, quality control, pharmaceuticals, technical writing, administration, and legislation. Chemistry can also lead to careers in healthcare by preparing students for medical school and other professional/advanced degrees or licenses.

For more career information, check out UNO Chemistry Career Link, U.S. Department of Labor - Chemists, or UNO Career Center.

Revised 08/07